This page covers 3 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Amg G65.
12 mpg combined
19.6 L/100km
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG G65 has 3 recalls, the most serious being a steering coupling that can wear loose and cause a complete loss of steering control, raising the risk of a crash.
A second recall concerns the Distronic Plus adaptive cruise control system: when a fault develops in the electronic stability program while Distronic Plus is active, the engine may not reduce power in response to braking or a change in driving situation. The vehicle will still stop, but the driver has to apply considerably more brake force or manually shift to neutral, and stopping distances can be significantly longer than expected. On the electronics side, a software fault in the emergency call system can cause it to report the wrong date, time, and vehicle location when a crash triggers an automatic call to emergency services, which can delay responders from reaching the correct location.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error causes the eCall emergency system's date and time to be incorrect, which may result in an inaccurate vehicle location being sent during an emergency call.
What the fix does
Mercedes-Benz will send a remote software update to your vehicle. Dealers will verify the update worked or install a new communication module software at no cost.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The Electronic Stability Program may malfunction when Distronic Plus is active, preventing the engine from reducing power even when braking or in situations requiring lower speed.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the Electronic Stability Program control unit software at no cost to restore proper engine power reduction.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The steering coupling may not have been tightened enough during manufacturing, causing the steering connection to wear over time.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the steering coupling at no cost once parts become available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
